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P365 YGF

1996 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,777 mi
Last recorded116,777 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 YGF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 116,777 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 115,299 miles

1,Nearside rear exhaust box(silencer) bracket broken.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 112,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

1,Offside front coil spring incomplete at bottom end.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 110,206 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 105,504 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 102,157 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 98,186 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 98,186 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 94,397 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 94,397 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 88,909 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 728?

Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,164
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,020
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,391
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,768
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,300
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,183
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,071
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P365 YGF is a 1996 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 126,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 728 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P365 YGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 728 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P365 YGF registered?

P365 YGF is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P365 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P365 YGF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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